[Pride and Prejudice] Mrs Bennett

"I thought you've become a lot more ladylike recently, Grace." Edward was a little helpless. He thought his eldest sister had become a little more sensible recently, but she was still so rude occasionally.

He knew that the two younger sisters in the family were so ignorant because he and his father loved them too much, but they were already used to loving them like this, and the two of them couldn't be strict with Grace and Betty.The mother has been dead for many years, and the upbringing of the two younger sisters depends on the hired tutors. Now it seems that this is not enough.

After Grace got married, he had to discuss it with his father and change Betty to a governess. In a few years, she should be able to correct her temper.It's just that Grace... She is also a big girl, and she has restrained her temper after bumping her head a few days ago. She thinks that her married life in the future will teach her to reflect on herself.

Edward could only pray silently in his heart. He hoped that his two younger sisters would have a happy life.

"In front of my brother, I don't have to restrain my temper too much, right?" Grace opened the fan in her hand and smiled half-hidden her face. Her curved eyebrows and eyes made the girl appear lively and generous, while she was dignified. Her temperament also makes people have to sigh that this is a well-educated lady.

This kind of Grace made Edward's eyes shine. He never thought that his sister would have such a side: "No wonder Mr. Bennett proposed to you. He must be fascinated by your smile."

Grace smiled and didn't answer, who knows why that Mr. Bennett proposed to her, she hadn't worn it at that time!

"Edward, Grace, do you have to show your brother-sister relationship at this gate?" Betty pouted jealously and said, her brother and sister completely forgot about her, and she expressed her displeasure.

"Let's all go in." Gentleman Edward stepped aside, letting the two younger sisters go first, "You can wash and change your clothes first, and then we can have dinner when you come downstairs. Dad won't come back for dinner today."

"Is the office busy recently, Edward?" Grace asked gracefully while walking while holding the hem of the skirt.

"Your wedding will be in three days. Dad has to make time." Edward said with a smile, "Mother is not here. Your wedding has always been in charge of me and the housekeeper. Dad is very guilty."

"Dad, he's done well enough." Grace turned her head to look at her handsome brother, and said with a decent smile, "You too, my dear brother. You can marry me off in such a decent way, I should Thank you God for giving me such a kind father and brother.”

The blue eyes flickered, and Edward couldn't help reaching out and touching Grace's head: "You have grown up, Grace."

"I'm going to get married, can I do it if I don't grow up?" Grace turned back and stepped up the stairs, "Papa and Edward can treat me unconditionally, Mr. Bennett is not you."

Looking at Grace's slender back, Edward smiled gratifiedly.If my father heard her words, he would feel as happy and sad as he did.If Mr. Bennet dared to treat their Grace badly, they would not be kind to him!This is the declaration of a brother.

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Parliament Square, London, Westminster Abbey.

Wearing a well-fitting white dress, Grace took Mr. Gardner's hand and walked towards the smiling tall gentleman step by step.This was the first time she saw her husband with her own eyes. He was wearing a silver-gray tuxedo, his black eyes were gentle and wise, and his handsome face with clear lines looked radiant.

This was the man she was going to be with for the rest of her life, Grace was soberly aware of it.She doesn't know what his character is like, but she will work hard to be a good wife and a good mother in the future.

When Mr. Gardner placed her hand in Mr. Bennett's large outstretched hand, she felt the moisture in the center of his large hand.It turned out that this gentleman was not as calm as he appeared on the surface. Grace lowered her head slightly, and the corners of her lips deepened.

Seeing the smile on his wife's lips, Mr. Bennet swallowed nervously, and led her to turn around to face the priest standing on the stage.

"Mr. Bennett, Miss Gardner, may God bless you. Today, the church gathers before God to celebrate your solemn and solemn wedding in the sanctuary. Marriage is blessed, holy, and extremely Precious, so don't be careless and careless, but respectfully, piously, and gratefully swear before God."

The priest finished the reading with a serious and kind expression, and after a short pause, he continued to read with an elegant London accent.

"Mr. Cecil Bennett, on behalf of the church, I would like to ask you before the most holy, most loving and pure God: Are you willing to marry Miss Grace Gardner sincerely and follow God's instructions in the Bible? Commandments, live godly with her for the rest of your life; whether you are happy or poor, rich or poor, good or bad, healthy or sick, you respect her, help her, care for her, and love her wholeheartedly; you will faithfully build with her all your life. Family. Would you like to?"

"Yes, I am willing." Mr. Bennett held Grace's hand tightly and replied reverently.

"Then, Miss Grace Gardner, on behalf of the church, I would like to ask you in front of the Most High, Holy, Loved and Pure God: Are you willing to marry Mr. Cecil Bennett in all sincerity, and obey God's scriptures in the Bible? You will respect him, help him, care for him, and give in to him wholeheartedly, regardless of whether you are happy or poor, rich or poor, good or bad, healthy or sick. Build a family together. Would you like to?"

Listening to this sacred oath, Grace was a little dazed. Is she really going to marry and become a man's wife?Feeling Bennett pressing hard on her palm, she came back to her senses and replied with a smile.

"Yes I do."

"Invite the two couples to exchange rings. May God bless you and make this ring the evidence of your eternal vows. May you love each other from now on, never separate, bind each other, and be united forever!"

The style of the wedding ring is very simple. The simple ring is inlaid with brilliant diamonds. The diamonds are not large, but it shows the importance Mr. Bennett attaches to this marriage.In this era, diamond rings are a symbol of nobility, and only nobles are willing to spend thousands of pounds on this luxury that can only be seen but not eaten.And Mr. Bennet is only a country gentleman, but he is willing to take the trouble for Grace.

The corners of her eyes were moist, and Grace became more confident in her married life.For the time being at least, Mr. Bennet had a soft spot for her.She is confident that now he is only in love with her appearance, and he will love her in the future.

Grace is very greedy, she wants to have love, marriage and bread.It is precisely because of this kind of thinking that in the [-]st century, she was dragged down to become an older leftover woman.Now time travels to England at the end of the [-]th century. Even if her future husband, Mr. Bennett, is not rich and handsome in the [-]st century, he is definitely a blue chip potential stock. She is quite content.

The newlyweds held hands together and listened to the priest's final speech.

"I declare you to be husband and wife by the Most High Father, the Most Begotten Son, and the Most Holy Spirit; what God has joined together, no man shall separate. God be with you forever, Amen!"

Grace and Mr. Bennett looked at each other and smiled, walked out of the church arm in arm, and got into the carriage. She turned around and waved to the Gardner family of three standing aside with tears in her eyes.After the wedding, she will follow Mr. Bennett back to their home in Longborn in a carriage, where a small wedding ceremony will be held, and the two will travel to spend their sweet newlyweds.

Even if he only spent less than ten days with the Gardner family, Grace cherished this family relationship very much.They are really good to her, so she should repay their affection.In modern times, she is already a solitary older leftover woman, and wearing it here may really be a new beginning for her.

Longbourne is about 24 miles from London, and they are now traveling in a four-horse coach, and should be able to reach their home in Longborn before dinner.Bennett had already written home to ask the butler to sit down and get ready. After they went back, they could rest comfortably for a night and spend their wedding night before thinking about the banquet at Langborn.

The four-wheeled carriage that Mr. Bennett prepared for his wedding was considered to be the best, but the road conditions in this era could not be compared with modern times, and the shock resistance of the carriage was limited, and Grace still suffered from carriage sickness.She leaned against Mr. Bennett's arms with a pale face, and said in an apologetic tone: "Mr. Bennett, my health is really bad, I'm really sorry."

"My dear Mrs. Bennett, the road is too bumpy." Mr. Bennett said humorously, with undisguised concern and distress in his black eyes, "It's just that my dear lady, after the ceremony, we still If you want to travel, can you persist?"

"I think it should be fine if you sit a little longer." Grace smiled wryly.

Going out in this era is mainly by carriage. If she can't adapt, she can only stay in Langborn as a house girl, which is definitely not what she wants.She is an older leftover girl, but not a house girl. She has always loved traveling.Now that the industrial revolution has just started, and the environmental pollution is not so serious, why don’t we hurry around now and wait for the future?

I remember that it was written in the book that England in this era was very beautiful, especially the scenery of the Lake District in the northwest of England was particularly beautiful.Maybe you can consider asking Mr. Bennett to make a little investment first, and then go there to buy a few pieces of land when he has money?No matter how big landlords live more comfortably than small landlords, individuals will not refuse to let their own money be more.

"I hope so, my lady." Mr. Bennet adjusted his posture so that Grace could lean more comfortably in his arms. "Go to sleep for a while, and I will call you when we arrive."

"Then trouble you, my Mr. Bennett." Grace was not pretentious. It would take at least two or three hours to get to Longborn, and it was better to fall asleep than to bear it all the time.

"Please call me Cecil, my Grace." Bending his head and kissing her on the forehead, Mr. Bennett said with a smile, "We are husband and wife, please call me by my Christian name."

☆、Chapter 3